Trivia in UAE
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Pan-Arab colors flag with red vertical stripe on the left followed by horizontal green, white, and black stripes
Emblem: Golden falcon with UAE flag on chest and Arabic ribbon
Trivia & facts
- UAE nationals are about 13% of total residents with majority being foreign workers
- World's tallest building "Burj Khalifa" is 828m
- Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADIA has world-leading assets under management
- Weekends changed to Saturday-Sunday in 2022, pioneering Monday start in Middle East
- Dubai Police patrol cars include Lamborghini and Bugatti
- ATMs have "Gold to Go" where gold bars can be purchased
- No postal code system so deliveries coordinate via mobile phone and map links
- Public drinking legally prohibited in Sharjah Emirate
- UAE national bird is falcon printed on passport
- Desert "Dune bashing" is popular tourist activity